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Newspaper
Grand Forks Herald
Location
Grand Forks, North Dakota, United States of America
Date
Jun 18, 1917
Page
8
Grand Forks county launches a big drive for the Red Cross war fund with more than 6000 raised by the local committee and lodges. Dr. R D Campbell hosts the meeting as soliciting teams prepare to cover city districts and urge citizens to fund care for wounded soldiers and civilian relief across the war zone.
The report lists honorees led by Professor Hugh E B Willis and names several promotions across departments. Recipients include Dr John W Cox rising to Proteam Pathology Director at the Public Health Laboratory, Professor Frederick H Koch named Professor of Dramatic Literature, and H B Whaling advancing to Associate Professor of Economics and Political Science heading the department, among others. Changes note new department heads and faculty appointments across English, Chemistry, Home Economics, and related fields. Institutions involved include the Public Health Laboratory and Fargo branch.
In Grand Forks the Church of the Lutheran Brethren of America convention urged the president and Congress to end use of any food stuffs for brewing and distilling during the war. Delegates praised city hospitality, and offerings at Metropolitan theater raised over 2,000 dollars for China and Sudan missions.
The Grand Forks Ad club dinner will be held at the Commercial Club this evening at 6 15 o clock. Members of the Merchants association and Commercial club are invited and a large attendance is expected. Red Cross campaign and business community role in Red Cross week will be discussed. J H Pierson of The Herald will report on Associated Ad Clubs of the World proceedings at St Louis as they relate to Grand Forks.
Bates and Henry Henderson faced burglary charges in City Justice Purcell's court after a metisstane hearing. Totey Harry was also mentioned in connection with the alleged elevator robbery.
Grand Forks two companies of the First North Dakota Infantry are ready to depart on moment's notice. Lieut. C. G. Holm and Capt. L. L Eckman say war strength is within reach with small remaining recruit gaps. Guardsmen would mobilize to a camp when needed, equipment limited to peace strength but ready for mobilization. North Dakota’s guard shifts from Thirteenth to Twentieth Division, with training likely in the southern states around mid next month or early August.
At the annual Alumni Association meeting after commencement a resolution urged each member to persuade five prospective students to enroll next year. A memorial for Dr. Webster B. Merrifield, longtime university president, was proposed with a committee to be appointed. The alumni named officers and directors to continue.
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